Inside

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a high-performing combination for running Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 2129th out of 3716 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the upper half of all systems. The Core i7-12700K sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 9060 ranks in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. This pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, with the least demanding preset at 1920x1080 reaching an average of 309 FPS and the most demanding preset at 4K still clearing 60 FPS comfortably.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2129 out of 3716 tested combinations places it roughly in the 57th percentile of all systems evaluated for Inside. This is a strong position, especially considering that Inside is a lightweight title by modern standards, and the bottleneck is almost entirely on the GPU rather than the CPU. The Core i7-12700K's benchmark scores reinforce this: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784 and single-core score of 1850.5 are well above the median CPU, and its PassMark multithread score of 34404 reflects a processor that will not hold back the RX 9060 in any scenario.

The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 places it just slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129, a delta of only -0.7%. This means the GPU is roughly on par with a last-generation midrange card, but for Inside that is more than sufficient. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 17631 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Inside uses modern rendering paths. In practical terms, the rank reflects a system that delivers playable performance at every resolution and setting combination tested, with no configuration falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, all four tested settings at 3840x2160 — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest average at 4K is 66 FPS on Ultra settings, while Medium averages 112 FPS and Low averages 140 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1920x1080 to maximize visual quality while maintaining high FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an average of 147 FPS, which is the highest preset available and still far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. There is no need to lower settings at this resolution for playability.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in terms of benchmark performance?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a difference of -0.7%. This places the two GPUs within a rounding error of each other in raw compute performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K a capable processor for this game?

A: The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all processors, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4013 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2308. For Inside, which relies heavily on single-thread performance, this processor provides more than enough headroom.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo averages 178 FPS, with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates smooth, consistent performance.

Q: Does the combo have any trouble maintaining minimum frame rates at 4K?

A: The only 4K setting with reported minimum frame data is Medium, which shows a minimum of 95 FPS. The other 4K presets (Low, High, Ultra) do not have min/max data reported, but their averages of 140, 70, and 66 FPS respectively suggest no drops below 60 FPS are likely.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 147 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system has massive headroom — even Low settings hit 309 FPS, but there is no reason to sacrifice visuals at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again provide the best visual experience while maintaining an average of 106 FPS. Medium settings yield 178 FPS, High yields 111 FPS, and Low yields 222 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum quality without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a small margin. High settings average 70 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS, and Low averages 140 FPS. If you want the absolute best visual fidelity at 4K, Ultra is playable, but High offers a slightly larger safety margin with an average of 70 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent of its average benchmark score of 35287. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, just 0.1% higher; the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, 0.2% higher; the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher; and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% higher. Any of these processors would deliver virtually identical performance in Inside, as the game is not CPU-bound at these performance levels.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060's average score of 16014 is bracketed by several close competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 0.7% higher — this is the closest match and would behave nearly identically in Inside. On the lower side, the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, 1% lower; the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, 1% lower; and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 2.1% lower. These alternatives would all produce similar frame rates in Inside, with the RTX 3060 Ti being the most direct substitute.

If you were to swap in any of these rival components, the measurable FPS differences in Inside would be negligible — likely less than 2% in any given scene. The combination's overall rank of 2129 out of 3716 would shift only slightly depending on which rival parts are used.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 309 FPS, Medium averages 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 284 FPS, High averages 155 FPS, and Ultra averages 147 FPS. Every setting at this resolution provide more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making this an ideal scenario for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally but remains excellent. Low settings average 222 FPS, Medium averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS, High averages 111 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is small, only 5 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is the better value for visual quality at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K begin to show, but the system still clears the playable threshold everywhere. Low settings average 140 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is significant — 42 FPS — while the drop from High to Ultra is only 4 FPS. This suggests that High is the sweet spot for 4K if you want a balance between quality and frame rate, though Ultra remains fully playable.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RX 9060 scales well with resolution, and the CPU never becomes a limiting factor. Even at 4K Ultra, the minimum frame rate is not reported, but the average of 66 FPS leaves little room for concern about drops below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom at every resolution and setting combination. According to the verdict by resolution, all three tested resolutions — 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 — have every available setting listed as playable, meaning each one clears the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 147 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on any monitor. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 106 FPS, again well above the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 66 FPS, which is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS line, but it still crosses it.

The best settings per resolution are Ultra for all three, with the caveat that 4K Ultra at 66 FPS is the least comfortable margin. If you prefer a larger safety buffer at 4K, High settings at 70 FPS or Medium at 112 FPS are both excellent choices. In summary, the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination is a high-performance pairing for Inside, capable of delivering well over 60 FPS at all tested settings, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra is playable but not with a massive margin.